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title: "Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries"
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# Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-553ee3c9-c772-47e3-9615-e9ba2a3987d1

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE involves a tender titled "Scoping Study: The Potential for UK-China Infrastructure Partnerships in Developing Countries." This project aims to identify key regions for infrastructure investment as part of the UK-China Infrastructure Alliance's future initiatives. The procurement is classified under Research and Development Consultancy Services and was compiled using an open procedure, concluding on 8th September 2017. The contract period extends from 2nd October 2017 to 31st March 2018, with a contract value of £180,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those experienced in infrastructure projects and international partnerships. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in identifying market opportunities in developing countries, and those with capabilities in data analysis and strategic planning, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, which could significantly enhance their profiles and foster growth in the public sector procurement space.

## Notice

The project will inform the future work of the UK-China Infrastructure Alliance (Alliance) by identifying key countries/regions for infrastructure investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69df58f-e460-4b0b-be82-58d280e097d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MCKINSEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2017 at 00:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69df58f-e460-4b0b-be82-58d280e097d5
- 7 Aug 2017 at 00:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0670b2-fd71-4b11-b62f-0a2abcdcc770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d69df58f-e460-4b0b-be82-58d280e097d5
  20th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0670b2-fd71-4b11-b62f-0a2abcdcc770
  7th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk
  For full details, please log-in via the eProcurement portal BRAVO. Then navigate via Project_1335/ITT_1856

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